My 9 year old Manx is slowing down a bit, but otherwise healthy. How long do they typically live?

Question

She's a female, well fed, and stays inside.

Answer 1

Have you considered getting blood work done on her at the vets? Cats are prone to hyperthyroidism and kidney disease which can lead to further complications. Fortunately, these diseases can be controlled and monitored with medications, food and regular veterinary check ups.

Answer 2

Manx may live into their 20's, and certainly may be expected to reach the late teens as a matter of course. Once past the danger of Manx Syndrome, the Manx is generally healthy when receiving regular veterinary care and proper diet. The Manx doesn't fully mature until around 5 years of age, and the greatest threat to health is overweight. Because of the great depth of flank in the Manx, and the standard which calls for a large, solid cat, it may be difficult to tell if you're overfeeding your cat. It can be hard to distinguish between depth of flank and fat. The best thing to do is to watch for panting after normal exertion--if it doesn't stop after a short period of time, the cat probably has a weight/health problem

Answer 3

My 22 yr old Manx is not a pure-bred, she just never had a tail. She has been failing a lot in the last six months and she still eats well (a raw meat diet she has had for seven years since I rescued her), just had her teeth cleaned, had surgery last year to remove a growth on her ear. She sleeps a lot and not that much more than my other cats who are in their early teens.

She loves to tool around the garden in the soft morning sun, lies on the warm decks outside, sleeps on my bed (I got stairs for her last fall as she has pretty severe arthritis). Drinks tons of water from the various sources around the house and outside. Her kidneys don't work very well.

She gets up from naps three or four times a day to use a litterbox and toodles out to the kitchen for a "snack" of some dry food. Adored by all who deal with her, groomers, vets and their helpers, friends who visit my house, she is the imperious queen of her world. She knows exactly what she wants and gets it.

She was dying of hyperthyroidism when I rescued her at age fifteen. She lived totally outdoors, was matted and flea ridden and suffering from that terrible condition. She is a tortoiseshell with all the accompanying "tortitude". I never expected her to live, I just didn't want her to die outside, suffering and cold.

Answer 4

I have a manx, they slow down and somedays they look like theyre gonna keel over, but theyre actually very mysterious. Our manx, Buffy, is 19 yrs old.

Answer 5

My Manx lived to be 16yrs before he passed from Fatty Liver disease

Answer 6

All I know is the average life of an indoor cat is anywhere from 15 - 20 years on average.

Answer 7

a cat can live to be any where from 15-23 years. my cat is 11 years old and still acts like a lil kitten. and my friend's cat passed away last year at the age of 29!! i think it depends on the life style and how its taken care of.

Answer 8

i have heard as old as 19-20 just keep doing what you are doing you are doing a good job keeping her happy and inside...